CategoriesWomen’s HealthYou’re navigating a stressful week at work when your teenage daughter announces she needs help with college applications tonight, your mother calls asking for a ride to her doctor’s appointment, and your partner reminds you about the dinner party you’re hosting this weekend. Suddenly, your heart races, your chest tightens, and you feel an overwhelming […]
CategoriesStress ManagementWhen people talk about “calming the vagus nerve,” they’re really referring to supporting the body’s natural relaxation response. As a key regulator of stress, digestion, and heart rate, the vagus nerve can become overworked by modern life, making it harder to unwind. The good news? Science-backed techniques can help restore balance and reduce stress naturally. […]
CategoriesVagus Nerve EducationAs a functional medicine practitioner, I’m always exploring innovative treatments to help my patients achieve optimal health. One tool that has gained significant attention in recent years, and that I’ve seen firsthand benefits from, is vagus nerve stimulation (VNS). But does vagus nerve stimulation really work? Let’s take a closer look at the science, real-world […]
CategoriesVagus Nerve EducationWhen we think about the benefits of exercise, we often focus on the big wins: lowering A1C levels, crushing our personal best 10K time, making new friends on the pickleball court, or swapping bad habits for healthier ones. But there’s one powerful benefit that often gets overlooked—exercise for vagus nerve stimulation. And it’s a big […]
